"butch burton" > wrote in message
om...
> "Monoptn" > wrote in message
>...
> > I am building a brick pit, and would like your input on any "must have
> > features" or ideas that I am missing. The slab will be 5' x 7' and I
plan
> > to use a lining of 6" cinder block (narrower than standard) and one row
of
> > brick on the outside. The pit will be 4 courses of block high with the
grill
> > at the top of the third course. The top will be covered with a hinged
door
> > and counter weight. The fire door will be about 36 inches wide, 3
courses
> > high and located on the 7' side.
> >
> > Also, I plan to split the grilling surface into 2 sections so that I can
use
> > about 1/3 of the pit for a smaller cooking. The fire door and top will
be
> > set up to accomodate this, and the grill will have a small space in it
to
> > enable me to slide a piece of metal down into the pit to "block off" the
> > side not being used.
> >
> > Am I missing anything, or does someone have ideas? I usually cook on a
> > cinder block pit with a wood door and cardboard top. This pit is not
meant
> > to be fancy, just functional, and not unsightly!
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Evans
> How well do cinder aka concrete blocks stand up to heat-would put a
> row of firebrick inside-others have done this-hope they respond.


I was planning on using regular blocks instead of fire bricks. I had one
before of stacked blocks with no cement, and it lasted for years...the
blocks never deteriorated. It is a good question though.......anyone have
any experience with this?

The pit will not have a "burn box" so the heat within the pit should not be
that great. The "roaring fire" will be off to the side in a burn barrel.

Evans